#818F8D Hex Color
Dusty teal with composed undertones
#818f8d is a muted teal with ashy gray undertones, giving it a dusty, composed appearance. Its moderate lightness and low saturation suit healthcare, wellness, technology, and hospitality interfaces that need clarity without feeling stark. Use it as a supporting tone with warm white or deep navy. The hex code #818f8d supports readable black body text.
Questions about #818f8d
What is #818f8d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #818f8d is rgb(129, 143, 141), in HSL hsl(171, 6%, 53%) and in CMYK 10%, 0%, 1%, 44%.
Which colors pair well with #818f8d?
#818f8d pairs well with warm white, navy, charcoal, and muted terracotta, which add clarity or controlled warmth while keeping the overall palette calm and balanced for interfaces. Use warm white for airy layouts and navy for stronger definition.
Does #818f8d read as a warm or cool color?
#818f8d reads as a cool, muted teal because its blue-green hue is softened by gray, while its low saturation keeps the effect restrained rather than vivid. That balance gives layouts a composed, clean, and quietly reassuring mood.
Where can #818f8d work well in a design?
#818f8d works well in healthcare, wellness, technology, and hospitality interfaces where clarity matters but stark neutrals feel too harsh, especially for calm secondary surfaces and supporting UI elements that should not dominate. Use it for backgrounds, panels, borders, or supporting accents alongside warm white and deep navy.
Is #818f8d readable on white or black?
#818f8d has a 3.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.24:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.